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a taste of the season - Mono Inn, Lee Vining, CA

Mono Inn

5 (129)
$50 and over
Californian
55620 US-395, Lee Vining, CA 93541-8016

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
Experience a culinary journey of exquisite seasonal dishes crafted with the finest local ingredients.

Mono Inn offers impeccable service in a cozy atmosphere where Chef Jason Custer's modern multi-course
Summer Tasting Menu will take you on a gastronomic adventure.

Built on the shores of Mono Lake in 1921 and originally used as a bunkhouse, Mono Inn has a long history as one of the best gathering places around. The relaxing bar and dining room afford breathtakingly unparalleled and ever-changing views of Mono Lake, offering weary travelers a welcome respite from the road.

Located close to Mammoth Lakes, easily accessible from the Bay Area and Southern California, and just a few miles from the back gate of Yosemite National Park, Mono Inn is a hidden gem that offers an unparalleled dining experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jason Custer
  • Catering
    Mono Inn can accommodate both on and off-site custom catering. <br /><br />Please inquire at: info@monoinn.com
  • Private party facilities
    Mono Inn's Dining Room is the perfect space for a holiday party, wedding reception, or special event. The Lake Room provides a smaller intimate space ideal for bridal or baby showers, birthday parties, meetings, toasts and small bites, or as the first stop in your evening in the Dining Room. Please inquire at: info@monoinn.com
  • Neighborhood
    Yosemite
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 129 people are saying

Mono Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5.0Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Best Overall

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Best Food

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Best Service

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Best Ambiance

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Best Value

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Neighborhood gem

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Great for fine wines

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Great for scenic views

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Good for special occasions

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Lively

  • Yosemite

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mono Inn offers a "fantastic dining experience" with Michelin-style cuisine and "impeccable service." The chef's tasting menu features "creative, original food" and the stunning Sierra views enhance the magical atmosphere. With friendly staff and locally sourced ingredients, it's an "absolute gem" for special occasions and memorable meals. Highly recommended!
129 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I treated my sister for her birthday and we both enjoyed the amazingly creative small plated food items. The chef called me before we arrived at the restaurant to discuss food preferences as my sister preferred certain types of meat. The service was great too and the view of Mono Lake looked so picture perfect that it seemed like an oil painting. This was a great experience and I would heartily recommend Mono Inn Restaurant!

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  2. Anna

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply spectacular! Amazing food, setting and experience with wonderful friends.

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  3. Amy

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic dining experience, the best I’ve ever had. Top level Michelin style cuisine with fantastic service. 

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  4. Karen

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This 3 hour experience to savor the 5 course tasting menu exceeded my expectations! Ravishing presentation (I felt like I was consuming art!), scrumptious tastes to savor, impeccable service, stunning views ~ and I didn't even have to dress up (which would have been a challenge as we were camping). The Mono Inn hold decades of memories for me and it was super special to enjoy the evening there and to meet Chef Jason briefly. Bravo!!

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  5. Karen

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing, creative, original food and very friendly, informed service! We loved our visit and would highly recommend the Mono Inn.

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  6. Leanne VIP

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an absolute gem of a surprise near the entrance to Yosemite. If you’re searching for a Michelin Star–level experience near Mammoth Lakes, look no further. The chef’s tasting menu was thoughtful, creative, and impeccably executed—each dish was a work of art, both visually and in flavor. From the delicate amuse-bouche to the perfectly balanced dessert, every course was memorable. The ingredients were clearly top-quality and often locally sourced, with unexpected combinations that somehow worked beautifully together. The service was warm, knowledgeable, and attentive without ever feeling overbearing, and the setting—nestled in the Sierra landscape—offered sweeping views that made the evening feel magical. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just want to treat yourself, I can’t recommend this place highly enough. It easily ranks among the top dining experiences I’ve had in all of California.

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  7. Emery VIP

    Los Angeles46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Despite having a wildfire two weeks prior that almost destroyed the whole property, the team executed an amazing dinner again to a full house! Continue to love the variety, seasonality, and full flavored chefs menus. The cocktails are fantastic, interesting wine, pairings, and great friendly service.

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  8. Alison

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This dinner experience was unparalleled! All of it was magnificent beginning with the personal call from the chef early in the day to the beyond polite and attentive servers (and the owner) - all willing to engage in a bit of story telling about their own local experiences, to the amazing many course Spring Tasting Menu that included lamb, halibut, steelhead, squab, wagu tartar, and several other delicious delicasies along with a wonderful wine selection personally attended by their specialist straight from Healdsburg (he was visiting - lucky us!). There was time to linger, and the scenery was truly stunning. Even the recent fire did not mar their views! Don’t miss this amazing experience. We will return for more in the future!!

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  9. Dawn

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting overlooking Mono Lake. All food seasonal and local within 350 miles. Menu changes weekly. Very friendly and attentive staff. Chef visits the table. Amazing from beginning to end.

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  10. Mary VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing. The view alone is worth the price of dinner. The food, Chef Jason is amazing! Waitstaff on it and elegant as always. Do not miss this experience, once in a lifetime (unless you are lucky like us then multiple times a year!)

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Mono Inn is rated 5 stars by 129 OpenTable diners.

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  4. Yosemite
  5. Yosemite

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Mono Inn

55620 US-395, Lee Vining, CA 93541-8016

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Yosemite
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jason Custer
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Mono Inn can accommodate both on and off-site custom catering. <br /><br />Please inquire at: info@monoinn.com
  • Private party facilities
    Mono Inn's Dining Room is the perfect space for a holiday party, wedding reception, or special event. The Lake Room provides a smaller intimate space ideal for bridal or baby showers, birthday parties, meetings, toasts and small bites, or as the first stop in your evening in the Dining Room. Please inquire at: info@monoinn.com
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